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- We've talked a lot about the security features…in the Android operating system itself.…But what about security…in the individual apps…that you install on your device?…In this movie, I want to talk about…a few common security features…that you'll find in a lot of apps.…To demonstrate these features,…I'll use the Dropbox app…because Dropbox is a pretty popular app.…It's important to keep it secure…and it has both of the features…that I want to talk about.…But keep a look out, these features will pop up…in other apps as well.…So, it's good to be aware of them.…

So first thing I'll do is launch Dropbox here.…You can see that I've installed it…and I've got it on my home screen.…But, I have not yet logged into my account.…In fact, this is the first time…I've launched Dropbox on this device…because I wanted to show you something that happens…when you first set it up.…So, I gonna go ahead and log into my account.…I'll go ahead and hit Sign In.…And now I get a very interesting question.…It asks if I want to automatically back up…

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1/26/2015

Keep the critical information on your Android phone or tablet safe and secure with these proactive and easy-to-implement tips. Nick Brazzi explains common security terms and concepts, helping Android users understand typical security risks and what to do when a device is lost or stolen. You'll also learn how to protect passwords on a device, secure location and app data, protect devices from malware, and use Android Device Manager to locate, disable, or even erase devices when they are lost or stolen.